Manager, Materials Mgmt

Job Summary

Captures incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products, and parts including warehousing, shop, and delivery services to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules. Compiles data on order volume, production schedules, and forecasts using statistical methods to estimate future materials requirements.

About the Role

Coordinates daily activities of support staff or production team members. Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. Performs problem-solving guided by policies and procedures under the oversight of a manager. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment.

Essential Functions

• Supervises work and personnel associated with receiving, shipping, materials handling, warehousing, and/or expediting.
• Drafts and maintains production schedules.
• Ensures material availability and delivery.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of production or operations workers.
• Uses order volume data to forecast and estimate future material requirements.
• Led and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from the HR Directors & General Managers.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related degree preferred
• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Organizational skills.
• Planning skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.